somatosensory part 1 Flashcards
1
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what is cutaneous sensation (exteroception)
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related to the skin - touch, temperature
2
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what is visceral sensation (interoception)
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deep tissues and organs
mechanical, chemical
example - feeling of distension after eating a big meal
3
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what is nociception
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pain
4
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what is proprioception
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awareness of own body - position of body in space
5
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touch is essential for controlling movement
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feedback for guiding and controlling movement
6
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what is stereognosis
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recognition of objects by touch
building up a 3D representation of an object
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